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Definition of Atonic

1. Adjective. Characterized by a lack of tonus.

2. Adjective. Used of syllables. "An atonic syllable carries no stress"

Definition of Atonic

1. a. Characterized by atony, or want of vital energy; as, an atonic disease.

2. n. A word that has no accent.

Definition of Atonic

1. Adjective. Referring to a syllable or sound that is spoken without accent or stress. ¹

2. Adjective. (pathology) Lacking muscle tone. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Atonic

1. an unaccented syllable or word [n -S]

Medical Definition of Atonic

1. 1. Characterised by atony, or want of vital energy; as, an atonic disease. 2. Unaccented; as, an atonic syllable. 3. Destitute of tone vocality; surd. Origin: Cf. F. Atonique. See Atony. 1. A word that has no accent. 2. An element of speech entirely destitute of vocality, or produced by the breath alone; a nonvocal or surd consonant; a breathing. 3. A remedy capable of allaying organic excitement or irritation. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Atonic

atonalities atonality atonally atone atoneable atoned atonement atonements atoner atoners

atones atonest atoneth atonia atonias atonic (current term) atonic bladder atonic dyspepsia atonic ectropion atonic entropion

atonic seizure atonic ulcer atonically atonicities atonicity atonics atonies atoning atoningly atony

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